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Page 1: How to Write a Professional Business Plan

Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

Sample Business Plan - How

to Write a Professional

Business Plan

Make your business plans work for you. Access business plan

templates, videos, sample business plans, free business plans and

so much more. Click Here

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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

1. Executive Summary

Business Overview

Turnover & Profitability

Where we want to be - our vision

Revenue Forecast

Profit Forecast

2. Business Analysis

Overview

Product Overview

New Product

3. Market Analysis

Market trends and environmental factors

Seasonal fluctuations

Segmentation Analysis

4. SWOT Analysis

5. Vision Statement

6. Objectives

Financial Objectives

Customers Objectives

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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

Internal Organisational & efficiency objectives

Innovation & Learning Objectives

KEY performance areas - Financial

KEY performance areas - Customers

KEY performance areas - Organisational & Efficiency

KEY performance areas - Innovation & Learning

7. Profit and Loss Statement

The following is a detailed example of a Sample Business Plan. Each section is clearly marked

and with a written example.

1. Executive Summary

Business Overview

XYZ Company is one of the leading publishing, consulting and training firms that specialise in

"step-by-step" profit improvement programs. The company has a range of self help software,

videos and resources that are designed for businesses as well as a range that is targeted at the

coaching and consulting community.

The Company was founded by John Founder. John is a successful entrepreneur that is a

specialist in the area of Business planning. John built his last company from a one man business

to a multi million dollar operation.

Quick facts about the business

Revenue is based on a recurring revenue model

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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

The company has acquired over 13,000 customers and a 50,000 mailing listNo debt, profitable

business. Technology funded through organic growthOne of the most knowledgeable

companies in this field of expertiseReceive hundreds of enquires per annumOperate in a

booming billion dollar market with a compelling cost advantage technology that would enable

the launch of a service based division.

Turnover & Profitability

For the previous 2004/2005 financial year XYZ Company earnt $1,800,000 in booked revenue, a

growth of 0% over the immediate preceding year. The profit margin for this period was 20%,

resulting in a final net profit position of $360,000.

Where we want to be - our vision!

We intend to be recognised as the most innovative manufacturer of widgets, moppets and

stompers to the SME business market in Australia. We intend to achieve 1000 customers in the

first two years of operation.

Revenue forecast

The company believes that this forecast is achievable for the following reasons

The market is booming

We are going to tap into it with great technology

We have the technical expertise internally

We have access to a distribution channel

We have a proven track record and growth path

Our product is better than our competitors

Profit Forecast

Profit is looking strong for the coming periods. Profit for the previous (2004/2005) year was

$360,000 which represents a 20% net profit margin on our revenue base of $1,800,000. Over

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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

the next 5 years XYZ Company is expected to generate $2,186,168 in net profit contributions.

The average net profit ratio over this period is forecast to be 16%. The expected net profit

forecast over the next three years is forecast to be $369,000, $415,575 and $477,761

respectively

2. Business Analysis

Overview

Over the next year the company will capitalise on its strengths and tap into the market

opportunities. Our SWOT analysis will review in detail our strengths and weaknesses and the

market opportunities and threats. Our top 3 strengths which will serve as the key building

blocks for the company.

The key strengths of the company are as follows

Market leader - We have strong position in the market to leverage our business

Small & innovative company - Can quickly adapt to market conditions

Our products are receiving excellent reviews - From doing extensive R&D into product design

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About Author

Peter Hickey Corprat & reg; Coaching - All rights reserved

Winner of the Ernst & Young NSW "Entrepreneur of the Year" award in 1999

Bestselling author and designer of a number of multi award winning business tools that are now

being used by more than 60,000 companies around the world.

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Sample Business Plan - How to Write a Professional Business Plan

Founder of a software company that was listed as one of BRW's fastest growing 100 private

companies in 2000. Peter successfully built the company from a one man business to a multi-

million dollar concern. The company was acquired 10 years after its inception by a multi billion

dollar publisher.

Visit - http://www.corprat.com for more information on how to become a business coach and

for our free Mini MBA program or business planning service.

Visit - [http://www.plansforbusiness.com] for more free resources and a free business planning

software and free "how to sell your business guides.

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